Well you can't argue that Byrd is wrong to want that. Wrongfully or not, safety has long been a position considered to be of lesser value, so I'm not too surprised to see us trying to avoid possibly making a guy the highest paid at his position. But I still think it is some **** if we are not making a serious effort to keep our best player. We've seen him change games. They already burned the positional importance card on Levitre, who was supposed to be the one let go in order to have money for Byrd. Letting both out of town is just IAC-fueling ********. I never discount the possibility of a guy just not wanting to be here, I know what we are. But ****, man.

I honestly don't think this is all that big of a deal. Lots of guys play one year on the tag and then re-up. He will play this year and if he plays at the same level we are accustomed to, I'm sure he will get a very strong offer to remain in Buffalo. *in before iamcanadian blames ralph for global warming and the war in syria*

What are the chances he is moved for picks/players before he is able to leave Buffalo for nothing?

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I honestly don't think this is all that big of a deal. Lots of guys play one year on the tag and then re-up. He will play this year and if he plays at the same level we are accustomed to, I'm sure he will get a very strong offer to remain in Buffalo. *in before iamcanadian blames ralph for global warming and the war in syria*

Yes, but the whole "not even close" on an agreement is what sours players on a team. He has performed every year since his rookie season. Give the guy his money - many players play the year out and re-sign - but usually there is some sort of mutual agreement or negotiations.

They just let Levitre walk like it was nothing this past off-season. They better be a little bit more willing to talk with Byrd's representation.

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Eh, I don't buy the getting "soured" on a team either. It's not like he is a 14 year vet hunting for a ring. It's not like he is making peanuts this year either. The only thing he cares about is that guaranteed money and if the Bills are willing to cough it up next summer, he will sign.

So we cut Crezdon Butler even though we projected him as Gilmore's replacement until he comes back.

Schweird.

They're pretty much all the same to me. But it is a little odd.

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How do you guys like Mike Pettine so far? I was intrigued by him as a potential DC of ours in the future.

How has he transitioned into the 4-3 scheme so far?

I don't believe we are predominantly running a four man front. Haven't seen a whole lot, though. Mario and Hughes have reportedly looked good as rush backers and Alonso is a versatile piece in the middle. Curious how he goes from working with great outside corners to the worst corners in the league (while Gilmore is out)

How do you guys like Mike Pettine so far? I was intrigued by him as a potential DC of ours in the future.

How has he transitioned into the 4-3 scheme so far?

Our defense seems a lot more attacking which is exciting, and we have a solid front 7 for him to work with in terms of athleticism and speed. Unfortunately, we might have to scale back the attacking schemes with our CB play right now until Gilmore comes back. We can't leave any of our CB's on an island right now like we could with Gilmore.

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I though it was strange how quiet his offseason was considering he was a rather popular figure last year, but that has continued into the regular season for Cordy Glenn. I feel like he has been quite good so far, a shame that he's playing next to the abomination that is Colin Brown.

Colin Brown is below average but Glenn is still holding his own out there so that shows last season wasn't a fluke. Everyone expects Buffalo to get a future LT at some point so we can kick Glenn over to the right side, but I'm starting to think it isn't necessary.

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Colin Brown is below average but Glenn is still holding his own out there so that shows last season wasn't a fluke. Everyone expects Buffalo to get a future LT at some point so we can kick Glenn over to the right side, but I'm starting to think it isn't necessary.

I had my doubts before the season that he could play LT, but he has really looked good this year. Then again, we're only 2 games in. We definitely need an upgrade at LG, though. Other than that, I like our line thus far.

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